Marsha Ambrosius risks it all in the name of love in the cinematic video for “Cold War,” the first single off her sophomore album Friends & Lovers.

The British singer’s character is used to living a comfortable lifestyle, but when her fiancé (“The Wire’s” Michael Kenneth Williams) loses his job, she takes matters into her own hands to save their livelihood and relationship. To make some quick money, she gets involved with a drug dealer (“The Wire’s” Felicia “Snoop” Pearson), but soon the cops come calling.

“This video really depicts how far you will go for someone you care about,” explained Marsha. “I went to extreme measures to save my love and I clearly did some very illegal things.”

Just how far will she go for love? Watch her battle play out on-screen.

Read the rest of this entry »

Marsha Ambrosius heads to the front lines of love in a preview of her video for “Cold War,” the Diplo-produced single off her upcoming sophomore album Friends & Lovers. The cinematic clip co-stars the cast of HBO’s “The Wire.”

“You can expect me to be a complete asshole on one album,” she told Rap-Up TV of the follow-up to her 2011 debut Late Nights & Early Mornings. “Honestly and openly, the expressions of a woman, a very honest woman, and I’m not taking any prisoners.”

Last year, the British songbird served up an appetizer with her mixtape Hors D’Oeuvres…Prelude: Friends & Lovers.

The “Cold War” video will premiere tomorrow on BET’s “106 & Park.” Get a sneak peek below.

Read the rest of this entry »

Old school met new school at the Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II sponsored by Heineken at Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C. On the eve of President Obama’s inauguration, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, 2 Chainz, Maxwell, Meek Mill, and more gathered to celebrate their peers and hip-hop’s impact on the election.

2 Chainz, who launched Respect My Vote! to educate convicted felons on voting, cleaned up nicely in a suit as he accepted the street soldier award.

“Doing my thing on the charts is one thing, but to be honored on another avenue, it just feels like a blessing,” he told Newsday. “I’m keeping my head leveled and staying humble.”

His fellow honorees Swizz Beatz and John Legend were also dressed to impress in suits. Lil Mama sported blonde bangs as she joined Yo-Yo and Smooth in a tribute to her idol MC Lyte, who received the lifetime achievement award along with Doug E. Fresh.

Legend was on hand to accept the humanitarian award and spoke about hip-hop’s role in re-electing Obama.

“I think hip-hop had a role in making sure we elected a black president in America because we made it so that black people were in people’s homes through our music and through our culture,” he told Newsday. “I think it made Barack Obama and more people like him possible, so I’m really thankful for hip-hop and the role it plays in society.”

Meek Mill and Marsha Ambrosius also took the stage to perform. The British songstress entertained with “Butterflies” and “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player),” joking that it was Obama’s favorite song.

Read the rest of this entry »

Marsha Ambrosius is preparing her sophomore album Friends & Lovers for release next year, but until then, she feeds fans’ appetites with the prequel mixtape Hors D’Oeuvres… Prelude: Friends & Lovers.

The British songstress serves up five tracks including the hot and spicy “Slow Motion,” the cold “Summer,” and “Expect This Shit,” which includes a side of mixed green envious rage, plus production from Boi-1da, Vidal Davis, Flippa, and Marsha herself.

Her Diplo-produced single “Cold War” is now available on iTunes. Come and get it.

Read the rest of this entry »

Love is a battlefield for Marsha Ambrosius. The British songstress marches to the front lines of love on “Cold War,” produced by Diplo and Picard Brothers.

“This is a cold war we’re fighting and neither one of us wanna surrender ’cause we’re slowly dying,” cries out Marsha.

The song will be released to iTunes on December 11, while her sophomore album Friends & Lovers is due next year.

“You can expect me to be a complete asshole on one album,” she told Rap-Up TV. “Honestly and openly, the expressions of a woman, a very honest woman, and I’m not taking any prisoners.”

Read the rest of this entry »

Expect the unexpected from Marsha Ambrosius. The British songstress debuts the suspenseful video for her new song “F*ck N Get It Over With.” Marsha sings about doing it in the college dorms, on her cousin’s couch, and even at her mama’s house, but both parties know the relationship isn’t going to last.

“We both know it ain’t gonna work out, so we may as well just f*ck n get it over with,” she sings as she drives in her Range Rover to her lover’s house. Just wait until you see who’s waiting for her in the surprise ending.

Marsha has been working on her sophomore album Friends & Lovers with Pop & Oak and Dre & Vidal. “You can expect me to be a complete asshole on one album,” she told Rap-Up TV. “Honestly and openly, the expressions of a woman, a very honest woman, and I’m not taking any prisoners.”

Read the rest of this entry »

Marsha Ambrosius blew her cover earlier this year when she tweeted about hitting the studio with Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and more. It wasn’t long before she was linked to the G.O.O.D. Music compilation Cruel Summer. When asked about her involvement at the BMI Urban Awards, the British songstress called the experience “amazing.”

Earlier this month, a tracklisting for Cruel Summer hit the net with Marsha featured on a record called “The One” with Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean. For those who question if the song is real, she had this to say: “We’re all friends and it’s ‘The One.’”

The former Floetry member has completed her sophomore album Friends & Lovers. “You can expect me to be a complete asshole on one album,” said Marsha, who has reteamed with hitmakers Pop & Oak and Dre & Vidal. “Honestly and openly, the expressions of a woman, a very honest woman, and I’m not taking any prisoners.”

Plus, she recalled fond memories of performing Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” at a talent show and more recently singing the National Anthem in front of her at the Mayweather vs. Cotto fight.

Marsha Ambrosius and Tyrese showed off their chemistry onstage while performing a tribute to Quincy Jones at the 25th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The pair dueted on a cover of the legendary producer’s 1989 classic “The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite),” earning praise from Q himself. Tyrese pulled off a Barry White baritone, while Marsha whispered sweet nothings in his ear.